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Hopefully no significant injuries. Didn't see Jeffo or Laurie in the last 3rd. Did AJ play at all? Great signs from Windsor, Lindsay, Roo, Jeffo, Howes and Kentfield from the bits I did see. I like the idea of trialling Tholstrup at half back, he loves the one percenters and will give his all. Hopefully he doesn't try and do too much and makes good decisions by foot. Thank God we picked up Steele for our midfield.

Think that was Casey's Ollie Green not our future f/s prospect.

Does anyone know if they post replays of the game. I won't be able to watch live.

Kentfield in the batman mask. Possible fracture somewhere?

Apologies, I wasn't there. Was just basing it off the small clips from the highlights video where he took some good grabs on the wing. Hard to read too much into any positional moves but I like his overhead game in general. I think he's a solid kick of the footy but you're right he probably needs to be more decisive with it based off his games last year.

Howes appeared to be playing further up the ground which I like.

I'm curious to see if any reports shed light on what Kings preferred 23 might look like.

That's fair and I should have included in my post that there's still a reasonable chance it will be a short term injury. My intent was more to plead for patience for those that may be celebrating that Culley has escaped serious injury prior to an official injury report.

I know Epworth are good with treating AFL players but I'm doubting he's been taken there, triaged and registered, x-rayed, diagnosed and had specific plans for surgery in the space of an hour and 15minutes since walking off the field. Perhaps an educated guess from chappy on behalf of our medical team but I would wait until a proper injury report before getting my hopes up that it will only take him out for a few weeks.

Is training back at Gosch's now the tennis is over?

Any of these three songs from the doom soundtrack by mick gordon would fit nicely.

Been getting into the band Health recently. Mix of electronic/industrial/noise rock-metal.

Really hoping one of Jefferson/Kentfield can announce themselves and become a permanent fixture in our side. JvR, Windsor, Kolt, Culley, Laurie and Adams are decent candidates for taking there game further. Also big wrap for Lindsay and can see him being one of our go to distributors either at half back or on the wing. Curious to see where Howes will play. I'm not convinced third/fourth hybrid tall defender is his best spot and can see Taylor slotting into his position there quickly. Perhaps a return to the wing or half forward line where he played his juniors might suit?

Full game replay of our game vs the bombers in Round 1 2005 that was dedicated to Troy. This game was something else to witness live. Never felt such genuine raw emotion from the 'G.

I travelled through managatang recently, wouldn't mind watching a game there. Fans would definitely have to be on high alert for snakes.

Think Pickett was taking the [censored] considering the fixture hasn't been announced as far as I'm aware.

Interesting appointment. He was the pies list manager when they had salary cap issues and had to do a fire sale. Worked out for them in the end.

I would happily have that 2022 ANZAC jumper that Oliver is pictured in to be the permanent design for that game.

"Demon spirit" was the slogan for 2025. The slogan for next season seems to be "Awaken the Demon" Edit: our 2026 demon might be the equivalent of Gachnar. Demon of fear.

Perhaps we should lean into the Demons thing more and have a satan chant. Maybe get some burning elmos in the cheers squad @Ghostwriter

Sounds like Windsor is having an epic pre-season. With injury seemingly behind him I'm looking forward to seeing him next year in his 3rd season.

Only a 2 year extension on top of his contract expiring next year. Offering a 1 year extension would have been insulting for a player of his quality. This most likely would have invited other clubs to have a serious crack at turning his head. Then we're looking at a player wanting out off limited to no footy and out-of-contract. Doesn't create a good scenario for trade compensation. 2 years provides security and time to recover from his injury without over commiting. Good decision all round in my view.